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USA Today's John Perrotto said that he's hearing that Stephen Strasburg is "very much available" following the Nationals' reported deal with Max Scherzer.

According to Perrotto's sources, both Strasburg and the Nationals think that it might be "time to move on." While Scherzer's signing probably requires a secondary rotation trade by the Nationals, the idea of them trading away one of the faces of the franchise is surprising to say the least. Strasburg went 14-11 with a 3.14 ERA last season to go with a career-high 242 strikeouts over 215 innings. Jordan Zimmerman seems a more logical trade piece, but it's possible that the Nationals are looking to make a bigger move. Jan 19 - 12:35 PM

Jon Morosi reports that in the event the Nationals sign Max Scherzer, they are prepared to deal away a starting pitcher, which could be Stephen Strasburg.

The most likely candidate to be dealt in that scenario is Jordan Zimmermann, but in the event that they can't find a suitable deal, Morosi notes that the Nationals would at least listen to offers on Strasburg. Jan 18 - 6:11 PM

Nationals and RHP Stephen Strasburg avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $7.4 million contract.

It's a shade less than the $8.1 million MLBTradeRumors.com projected the right-hander to earn in his second year of arbitration eligibility. Strasburg posted a brilliant 242/43 K/BB ratio over 215 innings while season to go along with a 3.14 ERA. Jan 16 - 9:43 AM

Stephen Strasburg was saddled with a loss in his long-awaited postseason debut on Friday, surrendering two runs (one earned) on eight hits and a walk over his five innings of work.

The hard-throwing young right-hander walked one and struck out a pair on the afternoon. The Giants were able to scratch out a run against him in the third inning on a single, fielder’s choice, passed ball, single combination and added on a run in the fourth on an RBI single by Brandon Belt after Hunter Pence had swiped second base. The Nationals will now turn to Jordan Zimmermann on Saturday as they look to even up the series at a game apiece. Fri, Oct 3, 2014 07:07:00 PM

Nationals manager Matt Williams said that Jayson Werth (shoulder) will be limited early on in spring training.

Werth underwent surgery in early January to repair the AC joint in his right shoulder. The original timeline called for 2-3 months of rehab time and he's currently a little over six weeks into the process. He's aiming to be ready for Opening Day, but it's going to be close.

Nate McLouth (shoulder) expects to be ready for the beginning of the 2015 regular season.

And he could start in left field on Opening Day if Jayson Werth (shoulder) isn't ready. McLouth underwent surgery last August to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He's nearly up to speed with the other position players in Nats camp this spring.

Nationals outfield prospect Brian Goodwin will be monitored in camp after having surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder late last season.

It doesn't sound like anything that might put his availability for Opening Day in question. Goodwin, 24, is set to return to Triple-A to start the season after struggling in his first go-round at the level in 2014 with a .219/.342/.328 batting line.

He's now set to throw three bullpen sessions per week over the next four weeks. "It's great. It's a good feeling because it's been over a year since I've been on the mound," Davis said. "It's a major milestone for me, but I understand that the work is not done. I'm going to keep working hard on the field." Davis likely won't be game-ready until around midseason. He can aim for a September call-up.